Cohort 21 | Danny Neville | Activity https://cohort21.com/members/dneville/activity/ Activity feed for Danny Neville. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:13:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 10b4a86a85be5c7cb4010664e4d69262 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/leahkanary/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-2 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 01:10:00 -0500 Taking the ‘best of the old and best of the new’ is definitely going to be our challenge as teachers this year. I think you’ve hit the nail on the head here – not everything can stay. We need to reflect on our practice and trim away the detritis of days gone by and keep the things that are truly important and truly working to support students…Read more

In reply to - Leah Kanary wrote a new post on the site Leah Kanary Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our discussions and thinking around the use TIME. Reflect […] ]]> 7174ba392516d4af3c8cf90f7efdb61b Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lindsaywelsh/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-5 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:24:42 -0500 Hi @lwelsh! I know how it feels to live overseas and make the jump back to Canada. I started at my CIS school ten years ago, after living abroad for nearly ten years. I cherish my memories of working at international schools, and at the same time, love feeling more connected to home.

You might be interested in touching base with @amantie,…Read more

In reply to - Lindsay Welsh wrote a new post on the site Lindsay Welsh The start to this year has been a whirlwind for me, like many others I am sure. In the last 3 months, everything in my life has changed. Ten years ago, after […] ]]> 99cf192d0ee7d9a776df95c7b372d838 Danny Neville and Angela Mantie are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12734/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:58:44 -0500 0 ba3295201f10b48d5571464d51b1bacc Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville https://cohort21.com/dannyneville/?p=69 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 13:23:44 -0500 The Eisenhower Urgent/Important tool struck a chord with me. Since I first saw the matrix, I find I’m regularly using the concept to organize my thoughts, actions, and plans at work. It has been immensely helpful. […]

]]> 51e7590c788b83884eb00048def8d32f Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/amygreig/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-19 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:36:42 -0500 You bring up some great points about building relationships, @agreig! There is a strong connection between building relationships and providing leadership opportunities for our students. Through these opportunities, our students build a strong relationship with the school community, feeling a sense of belonging and responsibility that can be very…Read more

In reply to - Amy Greig wrote a new post on the site Amy Greig     When I think about time spent at school, I think about it in three categories.  First of all, there is the time that we devote to our relationships wi […] ]]> f40ef7e997ae66d6c04e122c1100088b Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kathrynobrien/2021/04/25/the-art-of-gathering-8-year-olds-online/#comment-12 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:26:42 -0400 Kathryn, every part of your slideshow tells me that you have developed a whole new kind of community in your classroom. The things we used to rely on as teachers and builders of community, particularly in the elementary classroom, have disappeared or significantly transformed this year. Rest assured, you have turned everything upside down and…Read more

In reply to - Kathryn O'Brien wrote a new post on the site Kathryn O'Brien When I opened this blog (for the first time since October), I was surprised I had only written one entry. I had many memories of profound […] ]]> a58e01e46eaba874084e88895af486a4 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/carolinefreibauer/2021/04/30/the-magic-of-learning-communities/#comment-7 Sun, 23 May 2021 12:53:39 -0400 Caroline, it’s so true! The magic never stops! I was a Cohort participant in Season 3 (I think??) and only returned this year as a coach. Both experiences have been quite different, both in very positive ways, but also immensely formative in who I am as an educator. You never know where the Cohort ride will take you, but rest assured it will be in…Read more

In reply to - Caroline Freibauer wrote a new post on the site Caroline Freibauer I believe in the magic of learning communities. Although they can be terrifying, requiring vulnerability and risk, the learning can be powerful. […] ]]> d2c17f7c953c44f640fb0f0d293cb489 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/carolinefreibauer/2020/10/17/what-is-going-well/#comment-3 Sat, 01 May 2021 11:40:42 -0400 @cfreibauer Hi Caroline, Welcome to the CIS library/Cohort21 community! Your thousand-book idea sounds like a great way to engage readers and promote an online format to share book suggestions. I have toyed with the idea of starting something like this in my elementary library as well, so I’ll be curious to hear how it goes for you.
Danny

In reply to - Caroline Freibauer wrote a new post on the site Caroline Freibauer As a teacher-librarian working in a high school, I always aim to be three things: an opportunist, a catalyst and an optimist. For the most part, […] ]]> fcebf70383e4663f8ebb681b70ad72d3 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/daniklein/2021/04/27/better-late-than-never/#comment-11 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:35:41 -0400 Amazing project and book list! I’ve added a few to my reading list. For me, this year has been all about the power of a good book to spark interest, passion, and a diversion from the ‘groundhog day effect’ that many of us have been living during lockdowns/shutdowns/stay-at-home orders, etc. Your students will remember that it’s important to have…Read more

In reply to - Dani Klein wrote a new post on the site Dani Klein At our last F2F meeting, my support group had a fabulous conversation about DEI in our classrooms. I brought up a unit that I designed last year and which I’ve […] ]]> e7f267ade8ca47f76b8121070dde17cb Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tinajagdeo/2020/11/10/the-real-jedi-work-building-a-community-of-inclusion/#comment-6 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:07:03 -0500 This is a great list to get started on a pathway to real inclusion, diversity and equity. Thanks for sharing! I really like that the first objective is to pronounce everyone’s name correctly. It sounds like such a simple thing, but all too often this doesn’t happen. Interactions with our colleagues and students need to be grounded in respect and…Read more

In reply to - Tina Jagdeo wrote a new post on the site Tina Jagdeo The protests of the summer in support of Black Lives Matter reinforced for me that safety is about more than masks and physical distancing. As in […] ]]> e4cd03247cac5c9dd00991387c0fcf04 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jessicasheppard/2020/11/09/both-honest-and-gentle/#comment-47 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:37:10 -0500 Hi Jess…I can understand where you’re coming from as well. I was on parental leave when everything shut down in March, and there were times I really wanted to jump back into school life. It seemed like there were so many changes happening really quickly and I felt like I was both missing out and that I had so much to offer. My colleagues…Read more

In reply to - Jess Sheppard wrote a new post on the site Jess Sheppard Admittedly, I’ve been feeling a little lost in terms of blogging this year. It feels a bit hypocritical to write about what schools ‘should’ be doing during […] ]]> 751daf94f68de6eca421efb599ac0283 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/nicolebrooksbank/2020/10/20/information-overload/#comment-48 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:40:48 -0500 First of all, I love your focus on ‘keywords’…having students track the words they type in google to see which ones produce more successful searches must’ve been a great learning experience for them.

My assessment trick so far this year has been the good ol’ conversation + sticky note! Not very techy, but I get so much out of a quick chat wi…Read more

In reply to - Nicole Brooksbank wrote a new post on the site Nicole Brooksbank Information overload has never been greater. Teachers are online looking for resources to support their student learning more than ever. We have […] ]]> d3fc7efa5934f22a9abb44e5f850c23f Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kathrynobrien/2020/10/25/getting-rid-of-shoulds/#comment-5 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:37:14 -0400 Letting go of all those ‘shoulds’ isn’t easy, especially for educators! We carry a lot on our shoulders at the best of times, but this year a lot of us are reaching a tipping point. Is it strange that I actually feel lighter after reading your post? Letting go of the shoulds, and giving each other permission to do the same, is the best medicine…Read more

In reply to - Kathryn O'Brien wrote a new post on the site Kathryn O'Brien I should read that article on hybrid learning. I should sign up for the PD on using Google Meets. I should talk more to my at-home learners. I should […] ]]> 224d771dbc6fc67315bb3c37e25f6907 Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville https://cohort21.com/dannyneville/?p=59 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 14:29:44 -0400 In my Twitter bio, I describe myself as a passionate educator. Sadly, at the beginning of this school year I started to wonder if that was the right word to describe myself. In this anomalous year, finding my […]

]]> d01b6eeaddf18416141ef2fdf7a4dd7d Danny Neville changed their profile picture https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/11501/ Sat, 17 Oct 2020 14:14:51 -0400 0 952969b580d39b41989dfbe606722c62 Danny Neville changed their profile picture https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/11500/ Sat, 17 Oct 2020 14:14:06 -0400 0 6f284b93524721875acbacb1fc57256a Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/michaelmoore/2018/12/02/today-im-grateful-for/#comment-126 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 13:16:17 -0500 Today I’m grateful for my supportive colleagues…and this post! What a great way to start the day. Thanks for the great idea.

In reply to - Michael Moore wrote a new post on the site Michael Moore   So I tried something new this year. Every morning, I’ve taken a few seconds (sometimes minutes) to reflect on what I am grateful for that day, and I’ve […] ]]> e5f149132310b5234e301e5f37d08ac1 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/michaelmoore/2018/12/02/today-im-grateful-for/#comment-125 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 13:16:03 -0500 Today I’ll grateful for my supportive colleague…and this post! What a great way to start the day. Thanks for the idea.

In reply to - Michael Moore wrote a new post on the site Michael Moore   So I tried something new this year. Every morning, I’ve taken a few seconds (sometimes minutes) to reflect on what I am grateful for that day, and I’ve […] ]]> 1a2511881532764902ae276039fc03d6 Danny Neville's profile was updated https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/6361/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:56:25 -0400 0 eacdd601f89bcb59f1b599e99f0f4505 Danny Neville changed their profile picture https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/6354/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:32:31 -0400 0 cca2c2725ff8d96650b999f2fe7aad1c Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/2015/04/21/a-very-mindful-journey/#comment-24 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:48:34 -0400 Hi Allison…Thank so much for your kind words! I can’t wait to share some ideas with you on Friday and hear more about flourishing!! 🙂

In reply to - Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville My experience this year with the Cohort 21 gang has been an incredible learning opportunity. I met a bunch of wonderfully talented educators from the CIS […] ]]> bd45a6189d3d8e55d7cb88bde8fdb3b3 Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/?p=48 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 21:12:24 -0400 ThumbnailMy experience this year with the Cohort 21 gang has been an incredible learning opportunity. I met a bunch of wonderfully talented educators from the CIS family, and learned a ton about different digital tools to […]

]]> bf9c59abcd8aaf18d6bb361b09cc9c0d Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/ckirsh/2015/03/16/seeing-your-growth-with-your-own-eyes/#comment-1234 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:46:50 -0400 This is an amazing piece of learning for your students, Celeste! Second chance opportunities can lead to the best learning, and unfortunately it’s something that students don’t often get a chance to do.

I love the idea of the ‘blogfolio’ too! 🙂

In reply to - Celeste Kirsh wrote a new post on the site [We Are] Teaching Tomorrow There are so many firsts in the beginning of a teaching career. These last five years (not the musical version, sadly) I’ve had so many […] ]]> cfdf2baa966143a24f9df1ef2aa989c0 Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/?p=42 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:01:08 -0400 ThumbnailI have to admit that I hit a wall a while back. I was mindful of the wall, but it was there nonetheless.

I started my journey to bring mindfulness to my students earlier this year with a sense of urgency and […]

]]> 4784de302768a94355061fba51efefd2 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/allisonharding/2015/03/19/in-the-words-of-the-dalai-lama/#comment-33 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:12:41 -0400 Allison, this is fantastic stuff! Positive education is something that all schools need to focus on. Thanks for sharing so much great thinking on a truly worthwhile topic. I can’t wait for the toolkit!! 🙂

In reply to - Allison Harding wrote a new post on the site Allison Harding A Positive Vision for Positive Action  After choosing to focus on flourishing for my Cohort 21 Action Plan, I decided to pursue this same topic in a […] ]]> b06cb8c8254ddd1f3c3afc280c5ed2fc Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/?p=40 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:26:03 -0500 What are my immediate next steps?

I have researched mindfulness in the classroom and found a couple of resources that are useful and applicable. I have taught the first 8 lessons of the Mindful Schools […]

]]> d5aa5f90dbf127b0abbd20be7943a1ae Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/2014/12/31/mindfulness-in-the-classroom/#comment-13 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:41:29 -0500 Wow! A Wellness Team! That sounds like a great idea. So far, we are all getting a lot from learning about mindfulness. Let’s hope that continues!

In reply to - Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville What is mindfulness? I discovered mindfulness last year, just as the school year was wrapping up. I’d been hearing the word thrown around for quite a w […] ]]> bfb44a8d9af6d49ad398621a31f7003a Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/2014/12/31/mindfulness-in-the-classroom/#comment-12 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:39:51 -0500 Thanks for the resource, Allison! 🙂

In reply to - Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville What is mindfulness? I discovered mindfulness last year, just as the school year was wrapping up. I’d been hearing the word thrown around for quite a w […] ]]> 34228e7a66427ef53b8db8629f298798 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/2014/12/31/mindfulness-in-the-classroom/#comment-11 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:37:36 -0500 Yeah!! 🙂

In reply to - Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville What is mindfulness? I discovered mindfulness last year, just as the school year was wrapping up. I’d been hearing the word thrown around for quite a w […] ]]> 1be7ce0e52183c219647087d8582384c Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/lisaweldon/2015/01/08/its-time/#comment-3 Sat, 10 Jan 2015 19:23:31 -0500 Hi Lisa…I think you’ve hit the nail on the head! Time to respond to student journals and responses is really valuable and so hard to find. I’m really exited to hear what sort of ideas you come up with! Good luck with this! 🙂

In reply to - Lisa Weldon wrote a new post on the site Lisa Weldon We all have phases in life where a certain message is sent and then continues to resurface as if to highlight what needs to be made a priority or what changes ne […] ]]> c5339b482670543c5885da5fe5e20e86 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/2014/12/31/mindfulness-in-the-classroom/#comment-7 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:15:24 -0500 Thanks for the resources, Garth! I’m excited that mindfulness in education was discussed on The Current! I had no idea…thanks for sharing! 🙂

In reply to - Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville What is mindfulness? I discovered mindfulness last year, just as the school year was wrapping up. I’d been hearing the word thrown around for quite a w […] ]]> 6993f1a7b221210ac9c8b6ec315d57a6 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/2014/12/31/mindfulness-in-the-classroom/#comment-5 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:43:20 -0500 Hi Celeste,

Thanks for sharing those great resources! There are a couple of apps available that ring like a mindfulness bell. You can set them to ring at different times throughout the day to help bring you back to a mindful space. I ended up buying a bell (singing bowl) to use in the classroom. Another piece of technology I was thinking about…Read more

In reply to - Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville What is mindfulness? I discovered mindfulness last year, just as the school year was wrapping up. I’d been hearing the word thrown around for quite a w […] ]]> 684de2901a0c2ae52443edbff005d095 Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/bethnichols/2014/12/07/fighting-inertia-an-action-plan-requires-action/#comment-4 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:44:21 -0500 Hi Beth! I know what you mean about firsts being challenging! Congrats on your first post! 🙂

This might sound fairly low-tech, but one simple way that I’ve integrated technology into reflection is to have students take photos of their work and then analyse it at a later date. Recently my grade 3 students were working on a structures unit.…Read more

In reply to - bnichols wrote a new post on the site Beth Nichols For me, firsts are difficult. The first day of a new school year always makes me nervous. Meeting someone new for the first time can be intimidating. Writing my […] ]]> 7f5a56f9805533d9000c47910a04ed1a Danny Neville posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/garthnichols/uncategorized/all-i-want-for-xmas-is-a-growth-mindset/#comment-1494 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:31:02 -0500 Thanks for sharing your Christmas wish list, Garth! Praising the process, strategy and visible thinking is definitely a good start to developing a growth mindset in the classroom. I try to provide my students with very specific feedback about their strengths and next steps throughout the learning process. This helps them to internalize a cycle of…Read more

In reply to - Garth Nichols wrote a new post on the site Garth Nichols I’m already thinking about coming back in January, and continuing to cultivate growth mindsets throughout my school. I’ve talked about my school being a […] ]]> 7d65b409ce54b9bd62f4833b4c1e3fec Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/?p=35 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:13:19 -0500 ThumbnailWhat is mindfulness?

I discovered mindfulness last year, just as the school year was wrapping up. I’d been hearing the word thrown around for quite a while and thought it was about time that I discovered […]

]]> 0df70a179bdf475959d465402c98939f Danny Neville and Justin Medved are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/1997/ Sun, 23 Nov 2014 16:01:18 -0500 0 963eaf1514efa7b55b6e5cfed42e2e77 Danny Neville wrote a new post on the site Danny Neville http://cohort21.com/dannyneville/?p=28 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 19:14:15 -0400 ThumbnailToday I learned about some new web-based tools (i.e. diigo) and expanded my understanding of tools that I’ve been using for a while (i.e. twitter). It’s been great to interact with other educators within the […]

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